Gibson Custom Shop

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Ultra Heavy Aged Vintage Natural #A950035

Available from Gear4Music at £7,999.00 ($10,159).

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Ultra Heavy Aged is an uncompromising recreation of one of the most revered semi-hollow electric guitars ever produced. Crafted by the master luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop and finished by the Murphy Lab this instrument represents the pinnacle of historic accuracy tonal authenticity and visual realism. Every contour carve and detail has been refined through extensive study and scanning of original late-50s examples resulting in an ownership experience that mirrors a true vintage original. Built around a classic 3-ply maple poplar and maple body with a solid maple centre block the 1959 ES-335 delivers the defining balance of warmth clarity and sustain that established the model as a benchmark for versatility. Rounded double cutaways dot inlays and a Medium C neck profile reflect period-correct specifications while the Ultra Heavy Aged nitrocellulose finish recreates decades of intense play wear. From feel to tone to appearance this instrument captures the character response and presence of a heavily used Golden Era Gibson.

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